Christian Pulisic wanted by Bayern Munich in ‘fierce competition’ with Chelsea and Manchester United over £88m-rated playmaker

The teen sensation is rated at as much as £88million and the Premier League duo face a fierce battle if they are to sign the American and the Stamford Bridge club have marked the USA international as a top target if Eden Hazard or Willian leave

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By Alex Terrell

21st February 2018, 6:44 am

Updated: 22nd February 2018, 11:08 pm

BAYERN MUNICH are ready to challenge Chelsea and Manchester United in the race for Borussia Dortmund ace Christian Pulisic.

The American, 19, has attracted interest from the big trio with Bayern now interested as they look to replace Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.

Chelsea remain the strongest admirers so far for the attacking midfielder, with the club ready to reach into their pockets again in the summer especially if Eden Hazard and Willian leave, according to the Mail.

United have shown casual interest, but the Premier League pair could make headway out of the fact that Dortmund may be be reluctant to sell to their biggest rivals again.

The likes of Robert Lewandowski, Mats Hummels and Mario Goetze have all left the Westfalenstadion for Munich in recent years after their contracts ended.

But Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has been brilliantly savvy in the transfer market in recent years and have been clinically efficient in getting in early to seal such deals.

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The USA international is currently injured with a foot problem and it is not yet known whether the issue is short or long term.

Teenager Pulisic came on for the last 16 minutes during Dortmund’s 1-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach, but picked up the injury after and could be a doubt for their Europa League clash with Atalanta, where the Germans hold a 3-2 aggregate lead.